#精品长文创作季#
China has 5,000 years of Chinese civilization and has accumulated rich and profound wisdom. Much of this wisdom has been passed down through proverbs and aphorisms, which bring together valuable experiences from generations to provide important insights into our lives.
Among them, the ancient adage of "old people leak their essence, and yang decay is blessed" is particularly worthy of our deep thought. For middle-aged and elderly people, this ancient adage conveys a kind of health and wisdom of life.
In the fast-paced modern world, we may often overlook these ancestral wisdoms, but these ancient precepts are important for our physical and mental health. So what is the guiding significance of it? Let's take you to explore it together.
1. Old leakage and residual sperm: the hidden danger of excessive consumption
"Old and residual sperm" refers to the gradual exhaustion of the essence and energy in the body due to excessive consumption of physical and mental energy in the middle and old age. The term "old and residual semen" is actually a visual description of the physical state of middle and old age.
Many people may intuitively understand "residual sperm" as residual energy or ability at the physiological level, which is somewhat accurate but not comprehensive.
The "residual essence" here not only refers to the residual energy in physiology, but also includes the accumulation and cultivation of the spiritual level. When people enter old age, their body functions gradually decline, just like the aging of machines, and they are no longer able to withstand excessive consumption and tossing.
Therefore, from a physiological point of view, "old and residual sperm" is indeed admonishing the elderly to control their desires moderately and avoid excessive consumption of body energy in order to maintain a healthy and long life. Its deeper meaning is to remind the elderly to pay attention to spiritual cultivation.
As we grow older, we should cherish our spiritual resources more, avoid unnecessary worries and troubles, and maintain inner peace and peace.
This not only helps to maintain physical and mental health, but also allows us to maintain a clear mind and optimistic attitude in our later life, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of life.
In the fast-paced modern life, many people are exhausted for work, family, and career, neglecting the maintenance of the body, and in the long run, they will feel powerless, and various health problems caused by lack of energy.
For example, severe hair loss, according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, hair is the external manifestation of the nourishment of essence and blood. When the essence and blood are insufficient, the roots of the hair do not get enough qi and blood nourishment, just like the lack of water and nutrients in plants, it will gradually wither, resulting in severe hair loss.
Tinnitus, especially before bedtime: According to traditional Chinese medicine, the head is where yang energy gathers, which contains the brain and spinal cord and dominates the whole body.
The ear has a strong connection with the brain. Tinnitus may first manifest when the brain is insufficient, because the ears are sensitive indicators of weakened brain function.
Unexplained chills and chills, cold hands and feet: In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the driving force that drives the physiological activities of the human body.
When Qi is insufficient, the physiological activities of the internal organs and tendons will be affected, and the thermogenesis process will be blocked, resulting in unexplained chills and chills in the body, and the problem of cold hands and feet is especially prominent in the elderly.
As we age, the body's yang energy and blood circulation may gradually weaken, resulting in not getting enough warmth at the ends of the limbs. It's like in a cold winter, if you don't have enough heating, your hands and feet will naturally feel cold.
As for the soreness of the waist and knees, we must know that the essence and spirit are the source of our body's vitality. Among them, the lower back and legs store a large amount of the essence of our body.
When these essences are insufficient, it is like a river with less water and a slower flow rate, and the flow of qi and blood in these parts will also become unsmooth.
This discomfort can lead to a feeling of soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, which is often referred to as unexplained pain.
Memory loss: In TCM theory, the brain and spirit are the external manifestations of life activities, relying on essence and qi.
Brain deficiency can affect various mental functions, including memory. Because the basis of memory is the brain god, a lack of brain spirit will naturally lead to memory decline.
Dull and dull skin: According to TCM theory, the adequacy of essence directly affects the health of the skin.
When the essence is insufficient, the skin is not adequately nourished and becomes dry, inelastic, or even dull, just like the land lacks moisture.
These symptoms are all external manifestations of lack of essence and energy, reminding us to pay attention to taking care of the body and replenishing essence and energy to maintain a healthy state.
Especially for the elderly, due to the gradual decline of physical functions, everything needs to be done in moderation, and the elderly need to pay attention not to overconsume their energy.
For example, staring at a phone screen for a long time can not only make the eyes feel tired, but using the phone for a long time may not only disrupt our normal sleep patterns, leading to a decrease in sleep quality and making it difficult for us to get enough rest.
Frequently looking down at your phone will also put additional pressure on the cervical spine, which may have adverse effects on the health of the cervical spine in the long run.
These seemingly everyday behaviors are actually invisibly consuming the residual energy of the elderly. The elderly should arrange activities reasonably in their daily life and avoid excessive energy consumption to maintain the health and stability of the body.
In short, for the understanding of "old and residual sperm", we should not only stop at the physiological level of desire control, but also pay attention to the cultivation and improvement of the spiritual level.
Only in this way can we truly achieve "old age support, old age enjoyment", and enjoy a healthy, fulfilling and happy old age.
2. Yang Decline and Blessing: The Relationship between Health and Well-being
"Yang Decline and Blessing" further emphasizes the close connection between physical health and well-being in life. In TCM theory, "yang" represents the vitality and vitality of the body, and when yang qi is weakened, not only the body's functions will be affected, but the individual's mental state and emotions will also be affected.
"Fu" encompasses all kinds of beauty and happiness in life, and when there is a problem with physical health, many of the joys and happiness in life will disappear.
The ancient adage "old people drain their essence, and yang decay is blessed" profoundly reveals that the excessive consumption of yang energy in the lives of the elderly will have an adverse impact on health and longevity.
In TCM theory, Yang Qi is regarded as the driving force of the body, which is related to our vitality and physical health. Yang Qi plays a vital role in the human body.
First of all, Yang Qi is like a barrier that guards our body from the invasion of external diseases. When our body has sufficient yang energy, it is like having a strong "escort team", which can effectively resist all kinds of bad factors from the outside world and keep us in a healthy state.
Conversely, if Yang Qi is insufficient, the body becomes more fragile and susceptible to disease. Therefore, maintaining an adequate and balanced yang energy is essential for maintaining good health.
Second, Yang Qi is also the "physiological fire" of our body, which can warm and nourish all organs of the body. Yang Qi is like a warm and continuous flame that constantly infuses the body with energy to ensure that every internal organ can function properly.
It is a source of physical strength that keeps us alive and healthy. When Yang Qi is insufficient, the body will feel visibly weak and powerless, and the functions of various organs will also be implicated, and they will no longer work as smoothly and efficiently as before. It can be seen that maintaining sufficient yang energy is essential for the health of the body.
Third, Yang Qi is also the "nutrient converter" in our body. It is able to convert the food and water grains we consume into subtle substances for the body to absorb and utilize. If Yang Qi weakens, this transformation process is affected, resulting in the body not being able to get adequate nutrients, which in turn affects health.
Therefore, we can see the important role of Yang Qi in the human body. For the elderly, it is essential to maintain an adequate and balanced yang energy.
In daily life, we should pay attention to adjusting our diet, work and rest, and exercise to maintain the balance of yin and yang in our body and the sufficiency of yang energy.
It is also necessary to avoid the depletion of yang energy by factors such as overwork and mood swings. Only in this way will we be able to maintain a healthy, long and happy life in old age.
3. Pay attention to health preservation: return to traditional wisdom
In the face of the warning of "old age and residual sperm, yang decay and blessing", we should re-examine our lifestyle and health concept. Traditional health wisdom, such as proper diet, moderate exercise, adequate rest, and maintaining a happy mood, are all important magic weapons for maintaining our physical and mental health. We should also learn to adjust our mentality and avoid excessive pursuit of material things and fame.
In our daily lives, in order to maintain inner peace and tranquility, we need to follow some practical advice. These tips can help us stabilize our energy and maintain harmony and health in our body and mind.
Overwork is the main culprit of the loss of essence, whether it is physical or mental work, and overwork can lead to the loss of essence.
We should avoid overwork, arrange work and study reasonably, and ensure the combination of work and rest, so that the body can get sufficient rest and recovery.
Temperance is also the key to consolidating the essence and qi. Excessive indulgence will cause a large amount of essence in the body to be converted into reproductive essence and excreted from the body, resulting in a lack of essence qi.
We need to reasonably control the frequency of things for men and women according to our own physical condition to avoid excessive loss of energy.
Diet is also an important part of consolidating essence, we can eat more protein-rich foods, such as marine fish, dog meat, beef, oysters, etc.
Not only are these foods rich in nutrients, but they are also low in cholesterol and fat, which helps to replenish the body's energy.
Proper physical exercise is also a good way to strengthen your essence. Through exercise, we can promote blood circulation, speed up blood and gas circulation, and improve physical fitness.
However, it should be noted that excessive exercise will also lead to the loss of essence, so you should choose the exercise method and intensity that suits you according to your own situation.
Good work and rest habits are also an important guarantee for consolidating essence and qi. We should avoid staying up late, ensure sufficient sleep time, go to bed early and get up early, so that the body can be fully rested and repaired.
As an important organ for the production of essence qi, the health status of the liver directly affects the production of essence qi. Getting enough sleep is essential to strengthen your essence.
In short, we need to start from many aspects, and only in this way can we effectively stabilize the essence and maintain good health and energy.
Keep in mind the precious wisdom left to us by our ancestors.
epilogue
The ancient adage of "old people drain their essence, and yang decay is blessed" is a profound admonition to our middle-aged and elderly lifestyles. In the pursuit of modern life, we should not forget the value of traditional health wisdom.
By adjusting our lifestyle and mindset reasonably, we can better take care of our body and mind and enjoy a healthy and happy life. Let us keep this ancient adage in mind, cherish every moment of our lives, and live a wonderful life.